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    The Board’s Role in AI and Emerging Technology

    From Opportunity to ROI Through Governance

    As boards grapple with the pervasive impact of artificial intelligence, directors are asking: How are other boards governing AI?  Navigating this evolving landscape requires more than high-level briefings—directors need deeper, more practical education. While legal and compliance risks often dominate the conversation, effective AI governance demands a holistic and adaptable framework, rooted in diverse business insights and a nuanced understanding of a complex ecosystem of laws, policies, and practices.

    In collaboration with the Athena Alliance, this whitepaper from the Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence aims to demystify AI governance. It offers actionable, relevant guidance that empowers directors to help protect their organizations while embracing AI's potential for long-term value creation. Download the whitepaper to explore how boards can move beyond risk avoidance and step into their role as active stewards in the age of AI.

    As boards grapple with the pervasive impact of artificial intelligence, directors are asking: How are other boards governing AI?  Navigating this evolving landscape requires more than high-level briefings—directors need deeper, more practical education. While legal and compliance risks often dominate the conversation, effective AI governance demands a holistic and adaptable framework, rooted in diverse business insights and a nuanced understanding of a complex ecosystem of laws, policies, and practices.

    In collaboration with the Athena Alliance, this whitepaper from the Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence aims to demystify AI governance. It offers actionable, relevant guidance that empowers directors to help protect their organizations while embracing AI's potential for long-term value creation. Download the whitepaper to explore how boards can move beyond risk avoidance and step into their role as active stewards in the age of AI.

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    Featured Videos

    We’re joined by today’s leaders who are reimagining solutions to problems, influencing business, and taking action around key corporate governance topics—and find out what they believe is key to driving excellence.

    Driving Excellence: The Future of Boardroom Culture with Lisa Shalett
    Lisa Shalett, Co-Founder of Extraordinary Women on Boards and former Goldman Sachs Partner, joins Byron Loflin, Global Head of Board Advisory at Nasdaq, for a candid conversation on the evolving dynamics of boardroom culture. Drawing from her deep experience in governance and leadership, Lisa explores how boards can adapt to rapid technological change, foster healthy debate, and elevate their strategic value in today’s fast-moving environment. Watch this Driving Excellence episode to find out: • Why intentionality and curiosity are essential for board effectiveness • How boards can better leverage individual director strengths and foster team dynamics • What respectful tension and smart questioning bring to strategic discussions • How boards are navigating AI, talent shifts, and the velocity of change • Why self-evaluation and feedback are critical to driving excellence in the boardroom
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    Board Effectiveness

    Reimagine your boardroom.

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    Post-Proxy Season Trends in Corporate Activism: A Strategic Recalibration

    The 2025 season revealed significant shifts in shareholder engagement and governance practices. For board members, understanding these developments is essential to effectively address evolving investor expectations, regulatory complexity, and the rise in off-cycle activism.

    Board Governance in 2025: Three Pillars for Navigating Complexity with Confidence

    Boards are navigating a business landscape that has undergone rapid transformation. To keep pace with this era of exponential acceleration, the Center convened a panel of experts to identify three essential pillars for modern board leadership in 2025.

    The Power and Profit of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)

    ESOPs are complex—but for companies willing to invest in the long game, they can be powerful tools for value creation and employee wealth. Explore the strategic case for ESOP adoption and gain insights on evaluating, implementing, and governing ESOPs effectively.

    What It Takes to Lead in the Boardroom: Insights for Prospective Directors

    For those considering a board seat, understanding how to shape and sustain a strong board culture is essential. Expert panelists offer practical strategies on how prospective directors can contribute meaningfully to board effectiveness and organizational success.

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    Unlocking the CLO’s Strategic Value: What Boards Should Be Asking

    Chief Legal Officers (CLOs) often find their insights underutilized in the boardroom. But in an era where ethics, compliance, and organizational values are under constant scrutiny, the CLO’s voice is critical.

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    Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence Honored as Stevie Award Winner for Achievement in Thought Leadership

    The Center's winning nomination highlights its efforts in advancing board effectiveness and its role as a trusted platform for education and collaboration among board members and leaders globally.

    Chevron Ruling’s Implications for Companies and Boards

    It is important for companies and their boards to stay abreast of significant legal developments that may impact their operations and strategic planning. The U.S. Supreme Court's decisions in the cases Loper Bright Enterprises et al. v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce are two such developments.

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    Board Effectiveness: A Practical Approach to Corporate Governance 2024

    Nasdaq's Byron Loflin unravels the intricacies of being an effective board member and amplifying board effectiveness.

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    Emerging Issues for Boards in an Evolving Business Landscape

    Nasdaq's governance experts dive into eight key areas that boards should consider to successfully navigate ambiguity.

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    Back to Basics: Focusing on Board Service in an Era of Noise

    Staying true to the essential aspects of the board’s role can help board members add unique value in the boardroom.

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    Embedding Effectiveness in the Boardroom

    To enhance governance excellence, boards should leverage the skills and experiences that each director brings to the boardroom.

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    How Disruptive Technologies Can Lead to Better Boards

    Governance leaders share how new technologies can strengthen patterns of learning, engaging and decision-making in the boardroom.

    AI & Emerging Technologies

    Discover the impact of AI and emerging technologies in the boardroom and beyond.

    Board Perspectives on Navigating the AI Revolution

    The transformative potential of generative artificial intelligence (AI) like significant technological innovations that came before it, is at once exciting and alarming.

    Navigating Generative AI’s Big Bang

    Corporations are assessing opportunities to enhance profitability and efficiency with AI tools while working to anticipate and mitigate unintentional consequences.

    Sustainability

    Learn how market leaders turn sutainability risks and challenges into opportunities.

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    Board Strategies for Integrating Social Responsibility in Supply Chain Management

    Explore five ways boards can embed ethical sourcing, workforce well-being, and AI transparency into resilient supply chain governance.

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    Sustainability Reporting that Heightens Trust and Board Awareness

    In a complex business environment, boards’ oversight of enterprise risk management can benefit from an integrated reporting structure.

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    Crafting the ‘G’ in ESG: Accountability in the Boardroom

    With corporate sustainability on the rise, investors and stakeholders are increasingly looking at ESG initiatives from companies across the globe. Recent developments, including the signing of The Inflation Reduction Act, suggests the need for boards and leaders to remain educated on evolving sustainability perspectives as well as tools and strategies to meet new expectations.

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    Supply Chain Challenges and New Perspectives on Resilience: Elevating the 'S' in ESG

    As businesses continue to grapple with a dynamic global landscape, Nasdaq and Sephora leaders discuss how a clear and innovative corporate culture can help build supply chain resilience.

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    Nasdaq Quarterly ESG Report: Preparing for an Uncertain Future

    As companies prepare remarks for the Q2 2022 earnings season, our latest trends and insights report summarizes our findings into five key ESG topics.

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    Could the CHRO Be the New ‘It’ Role for the Boardroom?

    In a world of growing competition and technology advancements, people have come to the forefront as a critical asset and an authentic competitive advantage. It is a critical time for CHROs to have a seat at the board table.

    Navigating ESG in a Volatile World

    Navigating ESG in a Volatile World

    International governance, board leadership, and public policy specialists engage in discussion about the board’s role in navigating ESG in times of volatility, maintaining focus on sustainability, and the evolving impact on good governance.

    Sustainability in Food-Waste Reduction Biotechnology: A Critical Review

    Aidan Mouat’s critical review applies the principles of the circular economy to the broader context of biotechnology innovations for food-waste reduction. The evaluation of sustainability and relationship to the food-waste management hierarchy are discussed with relevance to recent innovations in biotransformation of food waste and food-waste prevention.

    Board Composition & Talent

    Influence shaping a destination future talent wants to go.

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    Inviting Diverse Voices to Speak Up in the Boardroom

    Board members share how boards can ensure that every director feels free to contribute with their unique perspectives in the boardroom to strengthen a cohesive corporate strategies.

    Best Practices for Welcoming Diverse Board Members

    Based on insights from CEOs and board members at Zoom and Sonos, the ‘Diversity, Equity & Inclusion’ Insights Council share best practices for finding and welcoming first-time board members with diverse backgrounds.

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    Boards Need More Women: Here’s How to Get There

    A diverse set of skills, knowledge and perspectives in the boardroom can make a board stronger. PwC leaders share strategies and insights to increase women’s representation at the board level and support women’s career growth.

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    Why Companies Have a Responsibility to Advance Equity

    Starbucks Global Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer Dennis Brockman joins Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks for an update the company’s inclusion and diversity strategy and to discuss why companies have a responsibility to advance equity.

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    DE&I and Boards: Building a Diverse Network

    Boards that are intentional and strategic about their refreshment processes and succession planning, that go beyond their traditional networks to establish a diverse pipeline of potential directors, will be better able to represent their stakeholders, customers, employees, and communities—and be best positioned to help their organizations compete in the global market.

    Risk & Cyber Oversight

    Balance digital transformation with proper risk oversight.

    Navigating Tariff Turbulence: Board Strategies for Supply Chain Optimization

    This guide outlines nine actionable strategies boards can use to challenge and support management in deploying tariff optimization strategies to help unlock capital for innovation, enhance financial performance, and strengthen supply chain resilience.

    A New Era of U.S. Federal Technology Policy: Best Practices for Boards

    Explore how boards can navigate shifting U.S. federal technology policy, with practical guidance on responsible cybersecurity and AI oversight amid deregulation and rapid innovation.

    Enterprise Risk Management for Next-Gen Boards

    Is your board equipped with the knowledge and tools to navigate today's complex risk landscape and turn risks into opportunities? Discover insights from interviews with global board members and corporate governance leaders about the evolving role of board members in enterprise risk management (ERM).

    Board Priorities in a Geopolitical Landscape

    Boards and executives must adapt to effectively lead amid a world where national security, economic policy, and supply chain resilience are deeply intertwined. Explore key insights and boardroom takeaways from our recent webinar.

    One Year Later: The Impact of SEC Cybersecurity Regulations

    As we approach the one-year mark since the implementation of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s cybersecurity disclosure rules, it is imperative for board directors to understand the evolving landscape and strategic implications these rules present.

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    Redefining Resilience: Building Board Resilience During Challenging Times

    Leading through turbulent times requires preparedness, foresight, and adaptability. Nasdaq and RANE hosted a summit, during which cyber, geopolitics, compliance, and security experts shared lessons learned for board members with practical takeaways for building board resilience and staying ahead of the risk landscape.

    Geopolitical Risk: Best Practices in Enterprise Risk Management

    Discover key takeaways from our recent webinar to help you navigate the challenges and opportunities of geopolitical risk.

    The Cybersecurity Landscape: What Should the Board Know about Disclosures and Requirements?

    Chris Hetner, Senior Cyber Risk Advisor at NACD discusses what directors need to know about the latest cyber disclosures.

    The Board and Management’s Role in Assessing Third-Party Risk

    Gabriella Halasz-Clarke, VP, Governance Solutions, Nasdaq shares how boards and leaders can assess the ever-evolving risks associated with third parties to build a strong supply chain.

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    The Key Role of Boards in Identifying and Evaluating Risk: Insights from the RANE & Nasdaq Summit 2022

    Nasdaq and RANE leaders share insights for directors and management teams to better respond to a compounding of risks and increased demands for transparency and disclosure.

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    The Role of the Board in Preparing for Extraordinary Risk

    For the survival of businesses in a rapidly changing risk landscape, the rule of adaptability has never been more crucial than right now. Read insights from RANE and Nasdaq’s in-depth virtual summit around these pressing topics with some of the world’s experts in the field.

    5 Steps for the Boardroom Community to Address Heightened Privacy and Cyber Risk Oversight

    Data security and risk experts offer further insights on emerging cybersecurity regulations and expectations, sharing five steps for boards and executives to keep in mind when addressing cyber and data concerns and initiatives in the boardroom.

    NASDAQ CENTER FOR BOARD EXCELLENCE INSIGHTS COUNCIL

    About the Insights Council

    The Insights Council contributes to shaping the strategic direction of the Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence by identifying and addressing matters of significance related to boardroom governance. 

    This includes consistent collaboration to generate meaningful thought leadership, promote community, and participate in idea exchange.

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